Get a jump start on your holiday shopping at the Fall Fountain Festival of Fine Arts and Crafts this weekend! Enjoy shopping, live music, and delicious food along with the beautiful weather. The festival features more than 500 artists and artisans from all over the world. Entry and parking are both free. It's open Friday and Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am to 4:00pm. 

Check out the Small Wonders Exhibit to see some beautiful pieces of work by jewelers and artisans from tribes such as Navajo and Shawnee. The Exhibit includes jewelry, silver items, speciality items such as silver seed pots and stone carvings. Get more information and your tickets at the Heard Museum website. 

Check out the Scottsdale International Film Festival between now and November 12th! Choose from 2 different locations and 22 movies. You can even watch from home! you can review the Film List and purchase your tickets here. 

Head to Old Town Scottsdale for the Italian Association's first ever Italian Pizza and Wine Festival! Enjoy delicious pizza and other authentic Italian eats along with beer and wine tastings. With face paintings, balloon artists, exotic cars, and live music, it's sure to be fun for the whole family! Pre purchase your tickets here and save $5 each. 

Support the Phoenix Zoo by taking a drive and getting an exclusive preview of ZooLights from the comfort of your own vehicle! Your trip will include access to food trucks, kettle corn, hot cocoa, animal encounters, fun entertainment, and a chance to win door prizes. Check out PhoenixZoo.org for more information and to reserve your spot. 

The Phoenician's Tavern of Terror Halloween Party is sure to be a scary good start to your Halloween weekend!  Featuring dueling pianos, a photo booth, costume contest, and an eye-popping popcorn bar. It's a party you won't want to miss! Reservations are highly recommended so head over to their website for more details!

Be a part of the Old Town Scottsdale zombie take over this Saturday with their annual Halloween Bar Crawl! Buy your tickets online here and pick up your Zombie Survival Kit at check-in. Your kit includes access to over 10 bars/nightclubs, drink discounts and free welcome shot vouchers. Don't forget to wear your costume!

The Shops at Norterra is providing Halloween fun for the whole family this Friday night! Both kids and adults will get to trick-or-treat around the different shops and restaurants. You'll also get to enjoy games, prizes, and a costume contest. For more details check out theshopsatnorterra.com.

Head out to Westworld of Scottsdale for the 10th Anniversary of the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championship. You won't want to miss America's most-attended polo event! Along with the excitement of the game, you'll also get to enjoy live performances, luxury fashion and exotic car displays. Get your tickets here. 

Take in a show at The Desert Stages Theatre this weekend as they perform Carrie The Musical! From a page turning thriller by Stephen King to an Off-Broadway musical production, the show is bound to compel its audience. Check out desertstages.org for showtimes and tickets.